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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—such as the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment against the first lady.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that her mother now is always concerned about her appearance, including her attire to her posture, because of the concern that any image may be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are in court for online harassment. Several had limited online influence, while others were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this included comparing her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to up to two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day passes when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She pointed out the impact on loved ones, including the kids learning about hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to stop it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she never asked for any of this, and she is continually facing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a broader legal battle addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was male.

They have initiated a US lawsuit over false statements targeting a media personality who amplified the theory.

The case states that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals disputed the charges.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer claimed that his social media shares were presented as "satire" and voiced worry that the case could endanger "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared content as he believed it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor concerning the first lady's sex gained traction in part because their marriage has long been a point of interest online.

She, being two decades older than the president, first met him when she was a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they married in 2007, after her separation.

She concluded her statement by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.